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I have been dealing with recurrent ear infections. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,For the past few months, I have been dealing with recurrent ear infections, and it is affecting my quality of life. The pain and discomfort are becoming unbearable, and I need a solution. I am worried about the long-term impact on my hearing and overall ear health. Is there anything mor... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Ear infections are divided into two main parts: 1. Outer ear infections called otitis externa. 2. Middle ear infections called otitis media which again could be acute and chronic. Outer ear infections are characterized by constant excr... Read Full »
I have been struggling with recurrent ear infections. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 32-year-old male, and I have been struggling with recurrent ear infections for the past few months. The pain and discomfort have become unbearable, affecting my quality of life. I am concerned about the potential long-term impact on my hearing and overall ear health. Are there... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for providing insights into the concerning issue. Ear infections can be categorized into two main types: Outer ear infections, known as otitis externa. Middle ear infections, categorized as acute or chronic otitis media. Outer ear infections are char... Read Full »
How to get rid of TMJ disorder?
Query: Hi doctor,I have a TMJ disorder. I am wondering about my frequent inflammation caused in the left side of TMJ. It gets pushed inside my ears. I can feel or hear the cracking wet noise when I push my jaw forward or a painful pushing feeling is felt inside my ears when I clench my teeth. I started to ... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. For TMJ (temporomandibular joint) dysfunction, you can follow this advice. Have hot compresses for five to ten minutes every three hours daily. Take tablet Mobizox (Chlorzoxazone with Diclofenac and Paracetamol) one tablet twice a day for a week. Try to chew on the opposi... Read Full »
What should I do to help my hyperacusis, pain and pressure in my ears?
Query: Hello doctor,I had a full audiogram done four months back, and it was normal. I also took an MRI of the head with and without contrast and a CT scan of the neck (which included the brain's portion above the orbits with and without contrast) which were also normal. These tests were done due to hypera... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I had a detailed look at the CT (computed tomography) and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), and they both are unremarkable. The smallest lesion involving the facial nerve... Read Full »
Why am I having dryness in nose with headache and pain in right ear?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a problem in the sinus with burning. It causes headaches. The nose is very dry and I have pain in my right ear. Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have severe allergic rhinitis with associated sinusitis. Before going to the treatment, I explain the cascade of events in a simple manner. Exposure to dust can initiate the reflex such as sneezing to remove the offending agent out. If this fails, the mucosal cells pr... Read Full »
My earache increases with hiccups and my ears get blocked easily. Please explain about my problem.
Query: Hello doctor,I have earache that increases with hiccups. I was trying to unblock my left ear with cotton buds the last couple of days, and there was quite a bit of earwax that came out the other day, but today there was not much of it. I have had tinnitus and problems related to hearing for seven ye... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have developed eustachian tube catarrh that occurs secondary to nasal allergy or inflammation. The eustachian tube ventilates the nose and the ear. When the eustachian tube fails to function, a negative pressure develops in the side of the ear leading to a feeling ... Read Full »
Suggest some solutions for my ear pain and ear infection.
Query: Hi doctor, I require medication for my ear pain and ear infections, and I want to treat them quickly. However, pharmacies need a doctor's prescription so that I can have appropriate medicine. Please help. Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Unless and until there has been obvious continuous discharge from the ear, infection is unlikely. However, if you feel that it is inflamed and there is an infection, I suggest you start on the following medications: 1. Tablet Ciplox 500 mg (Cipr... Read Full »
Why do I get repeated sinus allergies along with facial and ear pain?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 51-year-old male, and I am a diabetic. I have been experiencing sinus allergies for some time now. Every year, I have the same problem during the winter to the spring season, but this year has been different because I also have had facial and ear pain. When I start feeling the pain ... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The most common reason for your symptoms is severe allergic rhinitis with associated sinusitis. I have tried to explain the cascade of events in a simple manner below: Exposure to dust or any irritative substance will initiate reflexes such ... Read Full »
Why do I have a ringing sound in my ear and head with a swollen ear after firing a gun ten times?
Query: Hello doctor, I shot off my brother's gun ten times with rapid successions without ear protection. I have been having a ringing sound in my head and left ear for a week now. Initially, I experienced a lot of ringing sounds and a swollen ear. The ringing sound weared off over the next two days but i... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Exposure to any loud sound causes some temporary threshold shift as far as hearing is concerned and might be associated with tinnitus. It usually takes around three to four days for this ringing sound to disappear, or it might take even a week in some cases. There is a... Read Full »
How do I get rid of the pus inside my ears?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a middle ear infection in my left ear two days ago, and I was prescribed antibiotics. I am experiencing a lot of pressure inside my ears, and there is pain at the touch. I could feel a lot of liquid inside my ears. While sleeping, I could feel crusty bits of pus inside my ears. I... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the briefing regarding the problem in concern. Middle ear infection starts with inflammation in the middle ear, causing pain and fullness due to the slow accumulation of pus. Once the pus has reached a particular limit and has no other way to go, it makes its... Read Full »